3 Doors Down "Time Of My Life"

I have always liked 3 Doors Down, though they sometimes seem like a singles band, not always an albums band.They always seem to create some great songs on every album, some of which are chosen as a single, some which aren't, and sometimes singles which shouldn't be. Some of the best off the first record were for those who felt like a loser, wished for the better life, and said if  I could "Be Like That" with a life of my own. Songs that were like drinking down poison and getting a smack in the face were great too. The second one has the obvious "Here Without You," "Away From The Sun," and "When I'm Gone," But I prefer the changes that may occur  in this dangerous game that has sarah yellin'. Let's just say that after, and including, the third record they have produced records that were focused on creating a great album, as well as some great songs and singles.The next record was one of my favorites from this band and only recorded in Seventeen Days! The only songs that I didn't like as much as the rest were "Be Somebody," "Behind Those Eyes," and "Father's Son." Their self-titled affair had plenty of great songs and singles, but some of my favorites which should have been singles were pages in a book about a runaway, and when it's over you just want to tell her your arms feel like home. The self-titled record was not given enough of a chance, but after listening to it a couple more times I realize it was pretty solid. Now to the new record! Let's just say the first song would be a great anthem to prepare me for the "Time of My Life" with it's desert-rock southern swag, that reminds me of QOTSA, but more of a more mainstream approach. That type of time is the one you want the most "When You're Young" which was the first single,and a wonderful choice at that with a great chorus, message, and hook, and is another powerful anthem about not giving up, and being yourself, even when  "You give what you give cause they make you/Trapped inside a place that won't take you/And they want you to be what they make you" or when your dreams come undone. The next song goes "Round and Round" in my head with a powerful start and driving beat, and a nice refrain. When listening to this wasn't like going to "Heaven," but was a sentimental heartfelt song in the veins of the time that he was Here Without You. The "Race For The Sun" wasn't a bad one, but I think it was better to get "Back To Me" which is another great power ballad that 3 Doors Down is well known for creating. I love the saccharin-infused "Every Time You Go" with such a powerful chorus and hook that you cannot avoid that darn bait that has you coming for more, except there is no pain in that cheek from yours, unless it hurts to smile, he he. I guess there are no good songs and  "What's Left" is a weak power ballad about letting go of the other and losing part of yourself. However "She Is Love" is really nice song that has a gliding rhythm, and a lovely hook. I'm a "Believer" that a great record often starts and ends strong with a powerful center, and the last song is another light rabble-rouser to end the record strong. There are acoustic versions of "When You're Young" and Every Time You Go, a demo of "train" from the previous record, and after that "The Silence Remains," but not in that order. Overall, the album was better than I had expected it to be and the songs that can help give me the "Time Of My Life" were the opening title track, When You're Young, Round and Round, Back To Me, Every time You Go, She Is Love, and Believer.